lorn
pronunciation
How to pronounce lorn in British English:
UK [lɔ:n]
How to pronounce lorn in American English:
US [lɔn]
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- Adjective:
- pitiable in circumstances especially through abandonment
Word Origin
- lorn (adj.)
- (archaic) c. 1300, "lost, ruined," from Old English loren, past participle of leosan "to lose" (see lose). Meaning "abandoned, left alone" is from late 15c. Compare forlorn.
Example
- 1. She said good-bye with feigned indifference . What matter could it make ? Still , the coach seemed lorn .